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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Copy received for an honest review
52 books into this series, and I am still loving it as much as book #1.
Then again, is there ever enough of Dallas and Roarke? I say no - especially to Roarke
Add in murder, mystery, cults and this was a true winner for me (I have been watching many documentaries on cults lately, so this fit right in with my interests)
We didn't get so much of my Roarkey this time, however we do get plenty of Eve, Peabody and the whole crew of NYPSD, and Eve's circle of friends
You will be kept on the edge of your lounge as events play out - but would we expect anything less from an In Death book.
And now I am impatiently awaiting book #53
52 books into this series, and I am still loving it as much as book #1.
Then again, is there ever enough of Dallas and Roarke? I say no - especially to Roarke
Add in murder, mystery, cults and this was a true winner for me (I have been watching many documentaries on cults lately, so this fit right in with my interests)
We didn't get so much of my Roarkey this time, however we do get plenty of Eve, Peabody and the whole crew of NYPSD, and Eve's circle of friends
You will be kept on the edge of your lounge as events play out - but would we expect anything less from an In Death book.
And now I am impatiently awaiting book #53
4.5 stars. Definitely the most intense of the series, and a well-deserved reckoning at the end. Can't wait for the next book already!
52 books into the series and absolutely no sign of it slowing down in this exciting novel. Eve and her team take on a big cult this time and manage to mix murder, torture and cruelty with humour, house buying and romance that kept me unable to stop listening until I reached the end.
Susan Ericksen once again brings the characters and the story to life with her excellent narration, fabulous character voices and totally emotive reading.
Susan Ericksen once again brings the characters and the story to life with her excellent narration, fabulous character voices and totally emotive reading.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I liked the initial murder mystery (who killed Ariel Byrd, and why did the witness not call about her dead body until an hour after she discovered it?), but I felt like the subsequent story really spiraled into this huge monster plot of Eve and the FBI and Interpol taking down an international cult. It does tie into Ariel's murder, but it's A LOT.
Homicide detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her partner Detective Delia Peabody are called to the murder scene of sculptor Ariel Byrd where there is a shortage of clues as to who might have killed her. But when they follow up with the woman who called 9-1-1, Gwen Huffman, the investigation leads to the unraveling of a host of secrets and lies with a direct link to a troubling cult-like group called Natural Order.
Everything about this story reminded me of the earlier books in the series where the police procedurals were paramount and involved most of the homicide team. The case led the team in so many directions until things ultimately started to make more sense and connect. My initial speculations veered off into several theories, all with so many holes I was forced to just let the team do their job and enjoy the journey. The Natural Order aspect was chilling with some loose connections to present circumstances, a reminder of what our society could unleash.
But, the real joy of the story is always the inclusion of the secondary characters in very real and substantive ways. There’s a surprise involving Mavis and Leonardo that just made me smile. And, the smart girls are reunited (Eve, Reo & Nadine) and that’s just poetry to watch. This one is meaty with a strong mystery and heavy with secondary character inclusion, a perfect mix for this long term fan. Loved it.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
Everything about this story reminded me of the earlier books in the series where the police procedurals were paramount and involved most of the homicide team. The case led the team in so many directions until things ultimately started to make more sense and connect. My initial speculations veered off into several theories, all with so many holes I was forced to just let the team do their job and enjoy the journey. The Natural Order aspect was chilling with some loose connections to present circumstances, a reminder of what our society could unleash.
But, the real joy of the story is always the inclusion of the secondary characters in very real and substantive ways. There’s a surprise involving Mavis and Leonardo that just made me smile. And, the smart girls are reunited (Eve, Reo & Nadine) and that’s just poetry to watch. This one is meaty with a strong mystery and heavy with secondary character inclusion, a perfect mix for this long term fan. Loved it.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was finding the latest in Robbs series quite predicable. But this one was really good! Great plot and characters. The theme was very timely as well. I enjoyed this one!